"That's a wrap for this morning."
Haejun's voice cut through the lingering tension, calm and authoritative as always.
"Afternoon session starts at two sharp. Don't be late."
The trainees began gathering their water bottles and towels, but I noticed how naturally the Titan Entertainment trainees gravitated toward Haejun.
One clapped Haejun on the back like they'd done it a thousand times before. Their laughter rang easy.
I stood frozen by the mirror, still clutching the score sheets, watching their effortless camaraderie.
I waited until their voices faded down the hallway before slipping out myself.
The cafeteria called to me with promises of food and familiar faces—Jisoo's dramatic complaints, Yuhyun's gentle teasing, and Jinwook's dry observations.
My stomach growled as I quickened my pace, eager to escape the suffocating weight of being perpetually on trial.
I hurried past the other training rooms, each one buzzing with activity despite the lunch break.
